Addiction and Mental Health - Child Psychiatry Outpatient Day Program

Includes assessment and treatment of children with complex neuro-psychiatric disorders.
Disorders include:

• ADHD
• Tortettes
• Affective Disorders
• Complex Neuro-Developmental Disorders

Adult Amputation Rehabilitation Clinic

This service may provide:

• assessment of and recommendations for care of patients with an amputation
• consultation pre-amputation to discuss potential outcome and field questions
• high risk footwear assessment with measurement for a total contact insert as required
• wound care as required
• lower extremity assessment for compression
• referrals to other health care providers. (Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy).

Adult Amputation Rehabilitation Program - Inpatient (4A)

Provides rehabilitation services to adults who have had an amputation. The service addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the person who has had an amputation.

Consultation is also offered to people who are thinking about having an elective amputation.

Adult Autism Diagnostic Clinic

The primary goal of assessment is to identify adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, help them to understand their condition, and to identify appropriate supports and intervention options. The clinic provides the following:

• Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Education for the client and family, and
• Information about community resources.

Adult Brain Injury Clinic

This service offers assessment and treatment to meet the person’s rehabilitation needs.

The assessment looks at all the ways the person has been affected by the moderate to severe brain injury and creates a rehabilitation treatment plan. A severe brain injury is one that resulted in coma for more than 24 hours or had abnormal CT / MRI brain imaging.

Adult Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program - Inpatient

The Adult Inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program (BIRP) provides an interdisciplinary rehabilitation service to adults with a primary diagnosis of brain injury due to trauma or disease. The program is committed to assisting brain injury patients in acquiring a basic functional level of ability and adapting and developing compensatory skills, thereby promoting integration into the community.

Adult Burn Rehabilitation Program

This program provides targeted inpatient rehabilitation to meet the varied needs of adults with serious burns to their total body surface.

Adult Convulsive Disorder Clinic

Provides treatment to adults with uncontrolled seizures due to epilepsy. Also offers teaching, support, and community resources for family and caregivers.

Services may include:

• assessment of type of epilepsy and other medical and social needs
• medical treatment plan with anti-epileptic medicine including investigational/compassionate medicine
• education and counselling
• education around pregnancy and epilepsy

Service can also refer people who may be candidates for surgery to the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program.

Adult Feeding/Swallowing Service

The Adult Feeding Swallowing Service offers help to adults to:

• be able to eat and drink safely
• get the nutrition and fluids they need and
• have a good eating experience with their families/caregivers

Adult Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Assessment Clinic

Provides assessment services for adults experiencing symptoms that may be the result of prenatal alcohol exposure. The assessment process may take longer than three months, and includes some or all of the following:

• in-person psychological testing
• interviews with family members or caregivers
• examination of previous medical and educational records

On completion clients will receive the results along with information about their strengths and areas of difficulty. A management plan will be provided that includes links to services and supports.

Adult Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal Program - Inpatient

This inpatient program allows clients to stay in the hospital during their rehabilitation. The length of stay is usually three to four weeks. Service includes educating the clients about their bone or joint problem and how it may affect their lifestyle. Work is done with patients to regain balance, strength, function and independence. Information and support services are available for clients, families, and healthcare providers.

Adult Spasticity Clinic

Treats complex patients with spasticity, a muscle tightness that may result from a number of neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, etc.).

Treatments include:

• oral medication
• botulinum toxin injections
• intrathecal baclofen

Adult Specialized Rehabilitation Outpatient Program

Services may include individual and/or group therapy by:

• physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy
• recreation therapy, psychology, and social work (may be available if needed to support rehabilitation goal achievement).

Adult Spina Bifida Clinic

The clinic assists with many of the complex medical and psychosocial needs of adults with spina bifida and provides education and information to patients, families and professionals as well as medical consultation to professionals.

Adult Spinal Cord Injury / General Neurology Clinic (Outpatient)

Offers assessments and referrals to people with spinal cord injuries or neurological concerns. Information and support is offered to clients, their families, and the healthcare providers working with them.

Adult Spinal Cord Injury/General Neurology - Inpatient

The Adult Spinal Cord Injury and General Neurology (SCI/GN) Inpatient Rehabilitation Program provides assessment, treatment, education, and counseling for patients who have had a spinal cord injury or general neurological illness. Our goal is to help patients be as independent as possible.

Adult Stroke Assessment Clinic - Outpatients

Health care providers at the Adult Stroke Outpatient Assessment Clinic will provide treatment, home exercise and community programs to meet the needs of clients who have experienced a new or recurring stroke within the last year.

Adult Stroke Program - Inpatient

The Adult Stroke Inpatient Program supports patients and families in adjusting to the changes caused by a stroke. The goal of the program is to help patients develop the highest level of independence possible. Along with our patients and their families, we work on communication skills, physical abilities, and social and emotional well-being. This inpatient program includes:

• education about the causes of a stroke and what happens afterward
• offering patients referrals to other services.

The goal of the program is for the client to return to their community and live independently. The average length of stay is between 2 to 5 weeks.

Adults With Pediatric Onset Disabilities Clinic

This clinic provides rehabilitation to adults from central and northern Alberta with cerebral palsy and other pediatric-onset disabilities.

Alberta Caregiver College

Teaches caregivers how to meet the needs of a loved one with an injury, illness or disability. Caregivers can be parents, spouses, family members or friends. Caregivers learn about the physical, emotional and psychological impacts of the injury, illness, developmental delay or disability. The educational programs were developed by health professionals and physicians at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH), other Alberta Health Services (AHS) sites, and community partners. The material is designed to provide optimum care, to provide information on various resources, and to build confidence and self reliance of caregivers. Caregivers are also provided with strategies and suggestions for developing strong networks in the community and with other caregivers.

Available programs:
The Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD) Toolkit is now available! This online training toolkit is offered to assist parents and families caring for a child/youth with a neurodevelopmental disability such as autism, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or cerebral palsy. Available modules include: basics in each of these disabilities; mental health supports for these children / youth; navigation across key transitions; and pathways to find support for families. This online training course is provided at no charge through self-registration at Alberta Caregiver College and certificates of completion are available for registered students. The NDD Toolkit includes resources and information from content experts as well as individuals with personal experience who tell their own story!

Powerful Tools for Family Caregivers is designed for non-paid caregivers of adults and children. The online course includes four core modules: The Caregiving Journey, Perspectives on Health and Disability Coping Strategies and Stress, Resources and Support.

The course also includes six optional modules that cover unique issues:

• Dealing with Communication Challenges
• Dealing with Emotional Issues
• Dealing with Depression,
• Dealing with Cognitive Difficulties
• Intimacy and Sexuality
• Physical Activity and Chronic Disability

This course is now open for registration.

Caregiving Learning Series

The ACC® Webcasting Learning Series helps caregivers to learn more about caregiving and will cover a broad range of topics that target both urban and rural audiences. The monthly 1 hour series was delivered by subject matter experts from the Glenrose for in-person attendance and broadcast on a monthly basis through web-casting technology and videoconferencing (Telehealth). The webcasts were recorded and are available on-line at the college.

Caregivers of Older Adults

This course provides family caregivers with additional skills for enriching the quality of life of the older adult. The course content has recently been enhanced and is being piloted and evaluated. More information on how to participate in the pilot is available from the college website.

Caregivers of Survivors of Brain Injury and Stroke (currently in revision)

This course examines common patterns that result from brain injury / stroke as well as suggests personal coping and responsive strategies for the caregiver and their loved one. This course is delivered in six in-person sessions, twice per year at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and is also accessible to other regions in Alberta by videoconferencing (Telehealth) and via webcasting in caregiver homes.

Audiology Services - Specialized

Specialized procedures include:

• pediatric unsedated ABR (under 6 months old) - Glenrose and Stollery Hospital
• pediatric sedated ABR (over 6 months of age) - Stollery Hospital
• ENG / VNG (Electronystagmography / Videonystagmography) - Glenrose Hospital

NOTE: Does not offer hearing aid services. These services are accessed privately.

Autism Research Centre

Provides opportunities to bridge research on Autism Spectrum Disorder into current practice and policy.

Brain Computer Interface Program

The Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) Program is a clinical and research program. It serves both children and adults. The program connects patients with BCI to achieve functional goals and enable participation. Patients use BCI to control:

• Toys
• Video games
• Smart home devices
• Power wheelchairs
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) units

Clinical services include:

• Exploratory sessions
• Assessment
• Consultation
• Training
• Group sessions

Patients may be invited to take part in research.

Building Trades of Alberta Courage Centre

Some of the technology used includes:

• a virtual reality pod with hardware that tracks motion,
• a driving simulator to train clients to drive again,
• a robotic-assisted gait trainer (Lokomat) to assist clients in learning to walk again, and
• a classroom with computers and a SMART board to assist clients with improving their memory and decision-making skills.

Cafeteria Services

Cafeteria services offer food and beverages at Alberta Health Services facilities. Catering services and vending machines are available at some sites. Each cafeteria services site team is dedicated to creating great food, inspiring healthy eating, and providing outstanding customer service to support the health of Albertans.

**Please note hours of operation may vary from site to site.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

People in the program include those who:

• had a heart attack
• had CABG (coronary artery bypass surgery)
• had PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty)
• had heart valve surgery
• have angina (stable)
• have heart failure

Services offered are:

• education to reduce risk factors
• supervised exercises
• home exercise programs
• nutrition
• social and psychological support (client and family)

Central and Northern Alberta Adult Peripheral Nerve Clinic

Sees people with nerve injuries that may need surgery, including:

• shoulder (brachial plexus) injuries
• upper and lower extremity injuries
• and other peripheral nerve injuries that may need surgery

Patients are seen by a physiatrist to have electromyography (EMG) studies on the nerves that have been injured. After that, an appointment is made to see a plastic surgeon, neurosurgeon or orthopaedic surgeon. They will also have access to rehabilitation services at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.

Children's Limb Difference Clinic

Provides care to children with congenital or acquired amputations to improve mobility and independence, which includes:

• assessment by a healthcare team
• planning to manage your child’s rehabilitation
• treatment options
• emotional support
• teaching as needed
• referrals to other healthcare providers and community agencies (if needed)

Cochlear Implant Service

Service provides in-depth assessment to see if the person is a candidate for a cochlear implant. The service also provides device programming, support, and monitoring.

Complex Pediatric Therapies Developmental Assessment Clinic

These assessment clinics are part of the inter-provincial Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-up Program that provide developmental, functional, language, and cognitive assessment after life-saving, complex surgeries, and heart-lung life support, to assess the child's abilities and offer assistance if needed. Services are offered to help young children reach early developmental milestones and help preschool children with school placement and learning. Assessments are offered six months after initial treatment or surgery, between 18 to 24 months of age, and at four-to five years of age.

How long it takes to do an assessment depends on:

• The site
• The child’s age
• The number of healthcare providers involved

Continence Clinic

This clinic offers assessment and treatment for adults and older adults with bowel or bladder concerns, including:

• urinary urgency
• urinary incontinence
• nocturia
• incontinence on exertion
• constipation
• accidental loss of stool
• recurrent urinary tract infection
• prolapse
• urogenital atrophy

Treatments may include:

• pelvic floor exercises
• bladder retraining
• fluid adjustment
• use of catheters
• continence products
• medications
• referrals for surgery

Dental Clinic (Oral Health Services)

This service provides oral health to adults and older adults who have complex medical needs and disabilities, including:

• cleaning
• x-rays
• fillings
• extractions
• crowns
• bridges
• dentures

The clinic is wheelchair and stretcher accessible and is equipped with overhead lifts for client transfers and large exam rooms to enable family participation.

The Dental Clinic has a relationship with the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Denistry and has student placements for both dentists and hygienists. The clinic has an overhead lift for client assistance.

Driver Evaluation and Training Service

The Driver Evaluation & Training Service provides:

• Comprehensive driver evaluation to assess the capacity and ability for safe driving in clients with complex medical and / or functional conditions who cannot be safely assessed by typical driver evaluation services.
• Recommendations and on-road training with the use of adaptive techniques or equipment if / when appropriate i.e. adapted or custom-modified car, or wheelchair-accessible van.
• Referrals to specialized rehabilitation services to practice core skills that are required for safe driving.

Additional education for use of vehicle modifications and assistance in choosing adaptations for vehicles.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program - Community Screening

Your baby will be referred to Community Hearing Screening if:

• your baby is discharged from hospital or birth centre before hearing screening can take place
• your baby is born at a hospital or birth centre that does not offer hearing screening
• your baby is not born in a hospital or birth centre

A community screening site will call and offer a hearing screening appointment for your baby soon after their birth.

The results of your baby's hearing screening and any follow up needed will be shared with you.

Hearing screening is the best way to find out if your baby has hearing loss.

Hearing screening is quick, safe, and will not hurt your baby. Your baby's hearing is important for many areas of child and brain development. Hearing loss can delay your child's speech, learning and social skills.

For more information, visit our website.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program - Diagnostic Assessment

This test is called a diagnostic ABR assessment and is used to rule out or confirm hearing loss.

With your consent, the health care provider who completed your baby' s hearing screening test will refer your baby for a diagnostic ABR assessment. Diagnostic ABR assessments are available across the province at select sites in larger city centers. The nearest AHS Audiology Service site will call you to make an appointment when they receive the referral.

The results of your baby's diagnostic ABR assessment and any follow up needed will be shared with you.

A diagnostic ABR assessment is safe and will not hurt your baby. Your baby's hearing is important for many areas of child and brain development. Hearing loss can delay your child's speech, learning and social skills.

A diagnostic ABR assessment is recommended when a baby is at least 4 weeks of age.

For more information, visit our website.

Electromyography Lab

Assesses and diagnoses neuromuscular disorders including:

• muscles
• nerves
• neuromuscular junction (where nerves meet muscles)
• spinal cord

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a real time x-ray like a video, which is used by physicians and staff to assist imaging throughout the body during exams.

General Radiography (X-Ray)

General Radiography uses x-rays to produce images of the structures inside the body, particularly bones. X-ray beams can pass through the body, but they are absorbed in different amounts depending on the density of the material they pass through.

Geriatric Cognitive Behavior Unit-Inpatient Rehabilitation (4D)

This inpatient program offers assessment and treatment for the medically complex elderly with cognitive impairment (problems with thinking, problems with behaviour and mental symptoms relating to dementia) and disruptive behaviors or symptoms that are responsive to pharmacologic, environmental or behavioiural treatment.

The goal of this program is to help a person maintain or regain the ability to do their everyday activities through interdisciplinary assessment and treatment plans. Clients are usually in the program a minimum of 35 - 40 days. This program is closely linked with other Glenrose Geriatric Rehabilitation and Psychiatry programs.

Geriatric Cognitive Neurology Clinic

The clinic assesses older adults in particular, although patients with a clear cognitive decline beginning in adulthood would also be considered as candidates. Services offered may include consultation, assessment and possible follow up to patients with suspected mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

Geriatric Neuropsychology

Older adults are assessed for problems with memory and thinking, such as mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Treatment and education includes dementia information sessions for family members and caregivers, and group treatment for mild cognitive impairment.

Geriatric Outpatient - Medicine

This outpatient service provides in-depth assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations to adults over 65.

Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic

Offers services for older adults with mental health concerns including:

• assessment
• creating and carrying out treatment plans
• providing ongoing support and follow up for patients and their families

Geriatrics - Inpatient Rehabilitation

This service provides:

• rehabilitation therapy
• medicine management
• nursing care
• social work services

Geriatrics - Inpatient Rehabilitation (Psychiatry)

Assesses and treats older adults with serious mental health concerns. Services include assessing and treating symptoms and rehabilitation to help people keep or get back the ability to live the lifestyle they want. People are usually in this inpatient program for 30 days.

Health Information - Access and Disclosure

In accordance with Alberta's Health Information Act, this is a service which enables the release of individually identifiable health information with or without the consent of an individual.

For health information, please contact the hospital or health care centre where you received treatment.

For detailed instructions, frequently asked questions and forms, please visit Access & Disclosure | Alberta Health Services.

Health Information / Records Management

Completes patient charts, collects data, data entry and coding, collects patient information, dictates notes, and transcribes inpatient and outpatient charts.

Hospitals

To access contact information and a list of services offered, select a hospital.

Search through a complete list of progams and services, or hospital and facility information with the following:

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I CAN Centre for Assistive Technology Service, Adults

Technology might include:

• specialized equipment
• computer software and applications
• other tools, such as word / picture boards
• strategies that are used by both clients and the people around them

Services include assessment, consultation, training, and follow-up relating to:

• communication technology to help people interact with others, if they have problems with face-to-face communication
• technology and software to help people use computers , when they can't use a standard mouse and keyboard
• equipment and software to help people read, if they have problems reading text on their own
• software and devices that help people write, when they have trouble with printing / handwriting Equipment to help people control their environment, like phones or lights
• special power mobility equipment so that people can control their wheelchairs on their own, when they can’t use a standard joystick

I CAN Centre for Assistive Technology Service, Pediatrics

Technology might include:

• specialized equipment
• computer software and applications
• other tools, such as word/picture boards
• strategies that are used by both clients and the people around them

Services include assessment, consultation, training, and follow-up relating to:

• communication technology to help people interact with others, if they have problems with face-to-face communication
• technology and software to help people use computers , when they can't use a standard mouse and keyboard
• equipment and software to help people read, if they have problems with reading text on their own
• software and devices that help people write, when they have trouble with printing / handwriting equipment to help people control their environment, like phones or lights
• special power mobility equipment so that people can control their wheelchairs on their own, when they can’t use a standard joystick

Indigenous Hospital Support Services

This program provides:

• case management
• patient advocacy
• cultural teaching
• patient/client language interpretation
• health literacy support
• logistical support for discharge planning, counseling, and traditional Indigenous healing services for Indigenous peoples

This service is available on-site in hospitals and public health centres. Upon request, staff can be present at hospital rounds, medical appointments and case conferences.

Aboriginal Cultural Helpers also gather traditional medicines, educate about ceremonial protocol, and are available to healthcare staff for consultation on a diverse range of Indigenous patient issues.

Patients and clients may also be asked about their healthcare experience to help ensure they receive the best possible healthcare.

Infant and Preschool Assessment & Outreach Service

The 1- to 2-day assessment will:

• help families / caregivers understand and learn more about the child's developmental disability/disabilities
• direct the family / caregiver to appropriate community resources.

The family is provided with a brief summary of the findings, diagnosis, and recommendations on the day of assessment; a detailed report is mailed to the family and referring physician after the assessment.

IPAS (Infant and Preschool Assessment Service) does not do assessments when the purpose is only to access treatment funding, determine school or adoption placements, or monitor progress.

Virtual assessment options are available.Please note: Fort McMurray Outreach assessments are virtual only.

Infant Toddler Clinic

Infant Toddler Clinic offers:

• Comprehensive medical and developmental assessment
• Information for families on management strategies and diagnostics
• Support to families; re accessing resources and supports within the community
• Involvement of GRH rehabilitation services when required.

Language Speech and Hearing Intervention

Offers service to help children with permanent hearing loss in both ears learn speaking and listening skills. Works together with families, community agencies, and health service providers to support clients and families to reach their goals and use technology in their day-to-day lives.

Learning and Development Centre

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Learning and Development Centre (GRH LDC) offers a full range of conference management services on a fee-for-service basis that can be customized to ensure the success of your conference or workshop. Our fees are based on the level of support you require and the services you request. Our staff will work closely with you and your committee to meet your specific requirements and to ensure that all the details are professionally planned and accurately executed.

Lost and Found

Please call the Security Office to see if your item has been found.

Motion Service

The Motion Analysis Service uses technologies like motion capture, high-speed video, and foot pressure measurement to give clinicians in the multidisciplinary team a better understanding of how clients are walking. This type of analysis is also referred to as clinical gait analysis. The motion lab is always looking for new assessment technology that can be of benefit to patients. Patients seen in the Motion Lab usually present with one of the folllowing:

• cerebral palsy
• stroke
• brain injury
• limb amputation
• spinal cord injury
• orthopedic surgery
• any neurological or muscular problem that has led to a difficult-to-assess gait pattern

Neurodevelopmental and Autism Consultation Service

NDACS works in collaboration with community partners to provide equitable, timely, high quality, tertiary-level clinical service to care for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and / or other neurodevelopmental disorders with severe complex needs.

This service provides expert consultation to support the care of children and youth up to the age of 17 years who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or other neurodevelopmental disorder with complex learning and/or emotional/behavioral challenges.

Patient / family-focused activities include medical evaluation to consider differential diagnosis of presenting challenges and to develop treatment recommendations including psychopharmacological management and initial follow-up as needed while prioritizing transfer of care back to the referring physician.

Patient and family-focused services include:

• consultation with physicians with expertise in ASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
• consultation with nursing and social work as appropriate.
• referrals to Specialized Rehabilitation Outpatient services (SROP) for Registered Dietician, Psychology, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy when criteria is met.
• family-focused group-based information sessions.

Northern Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic

Provides care to babies from a neonatal intensive care unit, which includes;

• early diagnosis and management of developmental problems that can cause disabilities
• referrals to community services if needed
• a first appointment (normally at 6 months-adjusted age)
• other appointments as needed
• follow-up is offered until your child is toddler or preschool age. If your child needs further neurodevelopmental follow-up, he or she may be referred to the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital or a community program

Orthotics Clinic

The Orthotics Clinic provide outpatient assessment by a physiatrist (rehabilitation specialist) for determination of an appropriate upper or lower limb orthosis (brace) for adults 18 years and older to address issues including:

• weakness
• spasticity
• pain
• instability
• deformity
• requirement for weight offloading

Orthotics Service

All orthoses are custom-designed and fit to meet the functional needs and / or goals of the client.

Patient and Family Resource Centre

The Family Centered Care Coordinator is available to support families before, during and after their Glenrose experience by:

• preparing parents for their child’s assessment
• building parent and caregiver capacity
• hosting parent and caregiver information sessions
• connecting parents and caregivers to community programs
• providing opportunity for family to family connection
• connecting patient advisors with hospital staff to support hospital initiatives and promote collaborative decision-making and inclusive care of patients and their families

Patient Email Well Wishes

As part of our support for patient care and comfort, friends and family of inpatients at hospital and health care facilities can send well wishes via email. Sites participating in the program will receive the message, will ensure that the message is only "well-wish" (any other type of communication will be deleted) and will arrange for delivery within 3 business days. A couple of important reminders - the electronic delivery system is not a secure connection, so please don't add any confidential information to your message. Plus the "well-wish" system does not allow for replies or confirm receipt / delivery confirmation.

Patient Food Services

Patient Food Services overarching objectives are to:

• Offer quality food and food choice, to support Patient Centered Care
• Work with the whole care team to ensure that Meals Matter
• Foster a positive meal experience that results in enjoyment of meals, as well as improved satisfaction and food intake that supports recovery
• Provide menus that are based on “Canada’s Food Guide” and that are adaptable for therapeutic requirements
• Offer appealing food that encourages eating for health
• Provide meal service styles appropriate to the patient population (e.g. tray service, dining room service) and meal delivery systems that support safe high quality food served at appropriate temperatures to the correct patient / resident

PFS delivers more than 31,000 patient/resident meals each day within AHS facilities.

Patient Information

Services offered:

• responding to patient location inquires
• providing direction on a patients whereabouts

Pediatric Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program

This clinic is designed to provide follow-up assessment and monitors the rehabilitation needs of children and adolescents with moderate (GCS 9 to 12) to severe (GCS 8 or less) acquired brain injuries from two years of age until their 18th birthday.

NOTE: Patients in a coma or vegetative state are not assessed through the Pediatric Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program.

Pediatric Daypatients

Children have their nursing, therapy, and schooling needs met during the day. They go home in the evening, which means that they spend less time in a hospital setting.

Pediatric Feeding / Swallowing Service

The service offers help to children to:

• be able to eat and drink safely,
• get the nutrition and fluids they need, and
• have a good eating experience with their family/caregivers.

Pediatric Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Clinical Services

The Pediatric FASD outpatient service provides assessment and diagnosis of children, 8-17 years of age, who have been exposed to alcohol before birth. The assessment takes 1.5 days. On the afternoon of the second day, results and recommendations are provided to the child’s caregivers, which includes a written summary.

The clinic provides:

• links to community partners for support as needed,
• information as needed to the community and families,
• training for other healthcare providers about how to assess and diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and / or
• an opportunity for participation in research.

Pediatric Movement Disorder Clinic

The Pediatric Movement Disorder Clinic:

• provides assessment, treatment and recommendations for children with abnormal movements as the result of a known or suspected neurological disorder. Primary tic disorders excluded (will be redirected to general pediatrics or general pediatric neurology)

Pediatric Neurogenetic Clinic

Care and support are provided to patients and their families while further genetic investigations occur. Services include:

• assessment, genetic investigation, follow up and recommendations
• teaching and information to the child and family.

Pediatric Neuromuscular Disease Clinic

The clinic offers support for physical, social, educational and emotional difficulties that often accompany neuromuscular conditions.

Provides care and support for children with neuromuscular diseases (diseases that cause problems with muscles and nerves). Services could include:

• Family support
• Therapy and bracing
• Ordering equipment
• Teaching and information to the child, family, and schools.

Pediatric Orthopedic Treatment Clinic

For those children, the following services are provided:

• Consultation on orthopedic surgery
• Pre- and post-surgery planning, rehabilitation, and support
• Education on managing orthopedic deformities

Pediatric Otology Clinic

The Pediatric Otology Clinic provides assessment and education by an ENT physician, related to newly diagnosed permanent childhood hearing loss or conditions of the middle ear.

Pediatric Physical Medicine Clinic

The Pediatric Physical Medicine Clinic also provides education for the child, family, and community in the area of neuromotor disorders and management. An outreach visit may be considered by the PMC physician if appropriate.

Pediatric Rehabilitation Inpatient Program

Provides inpatient rehabilitation to children 1-17 years of age who are recovering from orthopedic surgery, trauma, or burns.

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Consultation Clinic

PRMcc is a physician-only service for children under 18 years of age who have complex concerns and diagnostic questions related to their motor abilities. The child's community physician or pediatrician will refer to PRMcc for a specialist evaluation and recommendations. The child will continue to be involved with their community physician or pediatrician for ongoing care. The Clinic does not provide assessment for autism or other learning behavioural concerns.

Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic

The Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic is a family-centred service that includes:

• medical, physical, and occupational therapy assessments
• the development of home-based exercise programs and/or referral to community therapists, as needed
• psychosocial and emotional support for the child and the family, as needed, and
• education to the child, family, school, and community.

Pediatric Specialized Rehabilitation Outpatient Program

The Pediatric Specialized Rehabilitation Outpatient Program (SROP) healthcare team provides individualized, intensive, and goal-directed episodes of care in partnership with patients, families, and community providers. Individual or group interventions are offered with a focus on rehabilitation to support development, promote adaption, and optimize function and well-being of each individual and their caregiver / family.

Pediatric Spina Bifida Clinic

The Clinic provides parents with information about their child's medical condition to assist in making informed decisions about their child's treatment.

Pediatric to Adult Transition

Service inludes:

• helping to navigate the pediatric to adult healthcare transition with supports, tools and resources
• help addressing concerns of clients, families, and members of the healthcare team
• information and education (e.g., making good decisions, caregiver stress, career or work options, child care options)
• referrals to community resources and services (e.g., financial help, accommodation, transportation)

Pediatric Tone Management Service

The Pediatric Tone Management Service provides care for children with spasticity or dystonia who exhibit changes in muscle tone (i.e. related to cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative disorders). The team also works with children and their families to learn how spasticity (changes in muscle tone) affects their comfort, care, daily activities, and participation.

Treatment options include:

• botulinum toxin type A injections
• intrathecal baclofen therapy
• selective dorsal rhizotomy
• corrective casting, and/or
• bracing

Pediatric Upper Limb Clinic

The Pediatric Upper Limb Clinic offers rehabilitation and possible surgical treatment for children 0-17 years of age presenting with:

• obstetrical and acquired brachial plexus injury and other peripheral nerve injuries,
• cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury (surgical candidates only), or spinal cord involvement that may benefit from surgical intervention to the upper extremity,
• congenital limb difference including amputations and deficiencies (surgical candidates only)

Post Polio Clinic

Patients will see a physiatrist who advises on polio-management. The physiatrist may also do EMG (electromyography) studies.

Posturography Service

Computerized Dynamic Posturography assessment quantifies sensory and motor functional impairments when additional information about postural stability is required to supplement clinical examination, vestibular and other laboratory testing.

Preschool Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment Program

The Preschool Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment (PCAT) Program assesses children who require more intensive assessment than that provided through the Infant and Preschool Assessment Service (IPAS). These children have complex developmental and social-emotional needs. The type of assessment is specific to each child's and family's needs and may include home and school observations, standardized assessment tools, and / or inclusion in a preschool classroom group.

Prosthetics Service

All prostheses are custom-designed and fit to meet the functional needs and / or goals of the client.

Protective Services

Protective Services responsibilities include:

• safety of patients, staff, and visitors
• protection of hospital and personal property
• patrolling and observing activities in all areas of the hospital
• prevention and detection of criminal activities
• investigations conducted into security and fire-related matters
• responding to security alarms, fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous situations
• access control
• lost and found
• fire safety
• safe walking
• assisting with parking

Registration

Patient Registration registers:

• and pre-registers patients and collects demographic and financial information
• patients for inpatient admissions, ambulatory clinic appointment, and emergency department services

Resonance Service

The program sees people who have:

• hypernasal speech with or without structural abnormalities of the hard or soft palates
• resonance problems as a result of a neurological issue
• had surgery involving the hard and / or soft palate
• possible complications following tonsillectomy; or adenoidectomy
• nasality related to a phonological or motor speech disorder
• hyponasal speech and / or nasal obstruction.

Clients may be assessed and treated by a speech-language pathologist and / or otolaryngologist with the assessment involving

• taking a clinical / medical history
• perceptual and acoustic evaluation of resonance.

If a resonance disorder is found, the following may be recommended:

• visualization of the velopharyngeal mechanism by flexible nasendoscopy or videofluoroscopy
• therapy with a speech language pathologist

The program offers gender-affirming voice and communication training for individuals seeking to make their voice and / or other aspects of their communication congruent with their self-described gender identity and / or desires for gender expression.

Rett Clinic

People with Rett Syndrome have a complex number of health needs resulting in a progressive loss of skills. The patient / family attends one clinic day annually if needed, with sub-specialties scheduled depending on the patient's and family’s needs. The family / guardian must travel and accompany their child to a full day of Glenrose appointments.

NOTE:

• people with newly diagnosed MECP2 (methyl CpG binding protein 2) genetic differences will be further investigated on a case-by-case basis
• adults with genetic confirmation of Rett Syndrome are evaluated on a case-by-case basis

School Age Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Outreach Clinic

This clinic provides diagnosis for complex neurodevelopmental conditions,specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder in school age children who have exhausted assessment resources available in the community. The clinic also:

• provides information about a child's abilities
• refers to community resources as needed, and
• recommends ways to help children grow and develop.

Please Note:Fort McMurray Outreach Assessments are virtual only.

Seating Service

The Glenrose Seating Service assesses people with a physical disability who have complex seating needs that commercial products don’t meet.

The Clinic offers:

• custom-made seating systems to clients with physical disabilities and complex needs
• education to caregivers and healthcare providers
• advanced knowledge in adaptive seating.

Sexual Health Service

This confidential service provides education and counseling around sexual health that has been impacted by injury, illness, or disability, such as:

• stroke
• heart condition
• diabetes
• multiple sclerosis
• spinal cord injury
• spina bifida
• cerebral palsy
• traumatic brain injury
• amputation
• rheumatoid arthritis
• hip replacement
• osteotomy or prostate surgery

The Sexual Health Service provides:

• Education and information to individuals, families, partners, caregivers, and professionals,
• Assessment and treatment of sexual health concerns resulting from an injury, illness, or disability,
• Referral to a wheelchair-accessible clinic:
  • For individuals requiring assistance with mobility (mechanical lift, sliding board) and/or individuals experiencing gynecological health concerns resulting from injury, illness, or disability.
  • Complex erectile dysfunction management.

Services are available to people of any age, sexual orientation, or relationship status, as well as family members and caregivers. For more information visit our web page.

Social Work

Assesses clients' needs and gives support to help them deal with illness or injury.

Services include:

• help addressing concerns of clients, families, and members of the healthcare team
• information and education (e.g., making good decisions, caregiver stress, career or work options, end-of-life care, child care options)
• referrals to community resources and services (e.g., financial help, accommodation, transportation)
• help solving conflicts within families and with the healthcare system
• speaks with government agencies and departments on behalf of clients
• support as clients transition home or to another care setting

Spiritual Care

Offers spiritual and emotional support for patients, families, and staff in the hospital. Services are for people of any religion or culture and may include:

• help dealing with difficult decisions or issues of life and death
• help talking about ethical concerns or problems
• bereavement (grief) counselling

Support is available through:

• compassionate staff members
• prayer, ritual, or ceremonies
• spiritual counsel
• help linking people to their faith community
• a space set aside for private prayer and services

START Psychiatry

Assessment Clinic: Determines eligibility for the program and assigns client to a specific stream of the program.

Day Hospital: Provides a group-format psychiatric rehabilitation program provided by an interdisciplinary team for older adults ( 65+ years of age) with mental health and complex psychosocial issues. The program focuses on mental health self-management, relapse prevention, community engagement, and improving overall quality of life. The program includes:

• Group psychotherapy and psychoeducational to address depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and coping skills.
• Individualized psychiatric evaluation, cognitive screening, medication review, discharge planning, and
• Referral to follow-up programs and services.

Two streams of the Day Hospital are:

• Tuesday / Thursday - for clients with mild cognitive impairment and/or who are not psychologically minded.
• Wednesday / Friday - for young, active seniors with minimal or no cognitive changes and who are psychologically-minded.

Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program

Clients of SESD receive up to 6 weeks of virtual or in-home therapy. This program is intended for clients with mild to moderate deficits who cannot access outpatient rehabilitation services or for whom in-home therapy is deemed most appropriate. Clients actively participate in setting goals for their therapy. Stroke specialists provide support with overcoming barriers, reintegration with the community, and transfer to outpatient rehabilitation services if appropriate.

Switchboard

These services include:

• answering incoming telephone calls
• transferring telephone calls and
• giving out authorized telephone numbers

Tertiary Neuropsychiatry and Specialty Clinics

The Tertiary Neuropsychiatry and Specialty Clinics offer tertiary level psychiatric services to children and adolescents with significant treatment resistant mental health problems not able to be managed in the community by a pediatrician and secondary level mental health supports.

To ensure children and youth are being connected with the right provider, the right place, in the right amount of time, a centralized model of intake is used. Incoming referrals are reviewed by an intake team and if appropriate, directed to the most appropriate specialized clinic. Our current clinics include:

• Treatment Resistant Affective Disorders Clinic
• Treatment Resistant ADHD Clinic
• Complex Neuropsychiatry Clinic
• Treatment Resistant PANS/PANDAS/Autoimmune Encephalitis Clinic.

We provide short-term management only. Once the goal of the referral is met, care will be transferred back to the referring physician for ongoing management.

Urodynamics

The Urodynamics service is for people of all ages who have a neurogenic bladder or have problems with urination, i.e. examination of how well the bladder, sphincters and urethra are storing and releasing urine.

This service provides:

• assessment,
• testing, and
• recommendations for treatment.

Vestibular Clinic

The Vestibular Clinic offers an interdisciplinary consultation visit for tertiary assessment and management of clients with complex peripheral and central vestibular disorders, including complex peripheral disorders such as:

• Meniere's disease
• Unilateral / bilateral vestibular weakness
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
• Central vestibular disorders (problems with the brain's control of balance).

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based approach designed to facilitate the brain's compensation for damage to the inner ear balance system. It provides specialized physical therapy assessment and intervention for clients who have confirmed vestibular disorders supported by objective findings on testing. At the Glenrose, vestibular rehabilitation is provided by physical therapists using specialized technologies in the treatment of unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunction and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Videonystagmography Services

VNG (videonystagmography) tests are done on people who have problems with:

• dizziness
• loss of balance

The assessment helps determine whether a patient's dizziness is caused by inner ear disease, e.g. benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere's or some other cause.

NOTE: There is a current weight limitation on equipment capacity of 300 lbs or less.

Voice Clinic

Service includes:

• speech-language pathology assessments
• ongoing care and regular follow-up
• suggestions and recommendations to speech-language pathologists and doctors

The program offers gender-affirming voice and communication training for individuals seeking to make their voice and / or other aspects of their communication congruent with their self-described gender identity and / or desires for gender expression.

Volunteer Resources

Our volunteer roles share a commitment to improving the quality of the patient and family experience.

Volunteers are:

• way-finders who help guide patients and families around our busy facilities,
• friendly visitors who spend time with our socially isolated patients,
• patient and family advisors who provide input and direction to AHS on numerous committees,
• supporters of our volunteer retail operations - where the proceeds are returned to AHS to provide patient care and comfort.

For general information about volunteering with AHS please visit our website.

Wheelchair Weigh In

The Wheelchair Weigh In offers service to weigh people who use wheelchairs and can measure their weight changes.

Clients must bring someone with them who can help them get on and off the scale. Staff only take measurements and are not able to help clients get on or off the scale.